Lacombe, Red Deer and Ponoka counties launch agricultural plastics recycling program
(WorldNews Canada)

Lacombe County, Red Deer County, and Ponoka County recently joined together to ensure the proper recycling of plastic grain bags. `For a number of years, Council has explored options for recycling agricultural plastics,` explained Lacombe County Reeve, Paula Law. `While this program won`t be operated on a cost recovery basis, it does eliminate expenditures associated with tipping fees when agriculture plastics are landfilled. The partnership with other counties provides an economy of scale for manpower and equipment while providing local producers with a recycling option that...